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Provosts' Views on Student Learning Assessment
The National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment has released the results of a survey of provosts at 811 colleges on...
Akron Will End Most Friday Classes
The University of Akron announced that it will end most Friday classes, starting this fall. The university plans to encourage...
Charles Manson and the American Dream
We all want the American dream. In today's Academic Minute, Boston University's William McKeen discusses the changing nature of the...
When Is a President Accountable for What She Didn't Know?
The question is often “What did a president know, and when did she know it?” But in complex sexual misconduct cases that involve institutional failures, at what point does that stop mattering? Under fire, Michigan State president resigns.
Once Again, NCAA Tests the Boundaries
In investigating Michigan State and Larry Nassar, sports group is crossing into new enforcement territory unlike anything since its inquiry and punishment of Penn State, experts say.
When a Field's Reputation Precedes It
Study finds that a given discipline's perceived gender bias plays the biggest role in whether women choose to major in it.
Endowments Rebound, but Is It Enough?
Rising returns in 2017 weren't enough to keep up 10-year averages, fueling concerns about endowments' long-term spending power -- especially in light of new tax.
Questions About Student Aid Debit Card
Education Department releases details on new prepaid card for some federal student loan recipients. But consumer advocates question the pilot program over student data and restrictions on spending.